Intermediate Business Reading

HR Policy Changes

Dear Employees,

We are making changes to several important HR policies starting next year. These changes aim to make your work-life balance better, help you work more effectively, and make sure we follow all workplace laws.

Work from Home Policy

From January, you can work from home up to three days each week if you keep doing your job well. Team leaders will check your work each month to make sure targets are being met. For jobs that need people to be in the office, like customer support or working with equipment, we will look at each case separately.

Time Off Policy

We are changing our time off policy too. You will now get 25 paid days off each year, which is more than the old amount of 20 days. We know taking breaks is important to help you rest and come back feeling fresh. You need to tell us two weeks before you want to take time off, unless it's an emergency.

Claiming Money Back

We're making it easier to claim money back for work expenses. You can now submit your claims online through our website. You must send in your claims within 30 days of spending the money, and you need to show receipts for anything that costs more than $50.

Breaking Rules

We have updated how we deal with people who break company rules. Small problems will first be dealt with by talking to the person, but if someone keeps breaking rules, they will get written warnings. Serious problems, like sharing private company information or being unkind to others at work, will lead to immediate punishment, including possibly losing their job.

Pension Changes

Finally, we're putting more money into your pensions. From next year, the company will add 7% of your salary to your pension, which is more than the old amount of 5%. You should check your pension details and ask the HR team if you need help understanding anything.

These changes should make our workplace better for everyone. If you have any questions, please ask the HR team.

Best regards,
HR Team